Local Resources
This directory of local resources will assist you in gathering valuable information about the area.
Mortgage Companies: 
- National City Mortgage - Jeff Stochel - Illinois & Indiana - 219-756-5140
- America's Mortgage Choice - Mike Baser - Illinois & Indiana - 708-280-9273
- Lake Mortgage - Melissa Stover - Indiana - 800-627-5566 Ext 353
- A & M Mortgage - Illinois & Indiana - 800-794-0634 or 219-512-4656
- Centier Bank - Illinois & Indiana - 219-769-1610
Home Inspectors:
- Engineers Home Inspection - Illinois & Indiana - Eric - 888-784-8627
- Sherlock Homes Inspection - Illinois & Indiana - 219-934-1930
- Pillar to Post - Illinois & Indiana - 877-936-6002
Attorneys:
- Angelo Vitiritti - Illinois Only - 708-333-1234
- Laura or Chris Holwell - Illinois Only - 312-223-0082
- Darryl Lem - Illinois & Indiana - 708 - 862-5800
- Ed Grossman - Illinois - 773-731-1762
- Carl Evans - Illinois - 708-448-0020
- Scott Wheaton - Illinois & Indiana - 708-895-4089
Homeowners Insurance:
- Indiana Farm Bureau - Indiana - 219-924-0131
- Farmers Insurance - Indiana - Gene Sarkey - 219-365-1958
- Crowel Agency - Indiana - 219-923-2131
- American Family Insurance - Frank Woerner - 219-922-9624
- Country Companies - Illinois & Indiana - 708-474-5600
This list is not a recommendation to use any of the above. It's merely convenient information. I've personally used some and have had clients use some. Please feel free to use your own referrals or people you have used. If all else fails, let your fingers do the walking in the Yellow Pages.
If I can be of any further assistance, please feel free to call.....any time for anything! 219-972-1172
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| A & M Mortgage Group - Dave has a variety of loan packages to meet the needs of most buyers | |
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| Call Jeff Stochel at 219-756-5140 - National City is a National mortgage company with a local office in Merrillville. Jeff and his Assistant Terry will guide you through a pleasant and smooth transaction. | |
| Centier Bank - Ginny Takacs is the Loan Officer contact at Centier. Centier offers the some of best "First Time" home buyer options I've ever seen | |
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